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+18 +1MIT engineers produce the world’s longest flexible fiber battery
Researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of ultra-long fiber that could be woven into fabrics. The battery could enable a wide variety of wearable electronic devices, and might even be used to make 3D-printed batteries in virtually any shape.
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+20 +3iPhones will be able to give owners a detailed history of what parts were replaced
Apple is about to add a new feature to iPhones informing users if the device was previously repaired and whether a genuine screen or battery was used (via 9to5Mac). A new parts and service history section will appear (under Settings > General > About) with the upcoming iOS 15.2 update for iPhone — providing some insight and peace of mind for buyers of used or refurbished iPhones hoping to get a proper quality OEM unit.
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+23 +4SteelSeries’ latest headsets have better battery life and USB-C charging
SteelSeries’ new Arctis 7 Plus and 7P Plus wireless headsets have two key improvements over their predecessors: better battery life, going up to 30 hours per charge from 24 hours with three hours of use from a 15-minute fast charge, and USB-C charging. Most other major headset makers have used that connector for years now, but SteelSeries has been oddly slow to adopt it, even though it has shipped its clever USB-C audio transmitter with select headsets since 2019.
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+16 +3MacBook Air 2022 may be the first to feature 'M2' chip
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new MacBook Air next year and now a new report has claimed that it will use a next-generation M2 chip, a follow up to the M1. It is not expected to be as powerful as the ‘M1 Pro’ and ‘M1 Max’ as it will be aimed at lower-power devices, reports MacRumors.
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+25 +2Panasonic unveils prototype battery for Tesla
Panasonic on Monday unveiled a new large prototype battery designed to help Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) lower electric vehicle (EV) production costs, in a move the Japanese company's battery chief said would deepen business ties with its key U.S. customer.
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+19 +4The Best Earbuds for 2021
Earbuds can provide excellent sound quality while offering way more convenience than a set of headphones. Here are the best models for every situation.
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+18 +2Here’s how the new 14" and 16" MacBook Pro compare to other MacBook models
The highly anticipated MacBook Pro updates are officially here. Powered by the new M1 Pro and M1 Max Apple Silicon, the hardware features big CPU and GPU improvements, increased RAM, all-new displays, expanded I/O, and much more. Read on for an in-depth comparison of the 14 and 16″ new MacBook Pro vs the 13″ M1 and 16″ Intel machines.
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+19 +4Apple extends AirPods Pro repair program for crackling or ANC issues
A year after the repair program was first introduced.
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+26 +3Battery breakthrough surprises scientists with enormous potential
Engineers have created a brand new type of battery that could revolutionise the charging time and range of electric cars and other technologies reliant on lithium-ion batteries. Nanoengineers from the University of California San Diego made the breakthrough by replacing the anodes on lithium ion batteries, which are used in everything from smartphones to space shuttles.
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+7 +1Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro review
Earning the "top-dog" title in a niche as competitive as the gaming one is no small feat. Managing to actually do that consistently across four generations of smartphones seems almost impossible. Yet, despite some turmoil along the way and a few polarizing decisions in the latest ROG Phone 5, we still believe Asus is the only one out there that can claim this monumental achievement.
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+22 +1Apple rolling out new firmware version for AirTag item trackers
Apple is beginning to roll out a new version of firmware to its AirTag item trackers, 9to5Mac has learned. The new version of AirTag firmware comes two months after the previous release, which made improvements to anti-stalking features for the item trackers.
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+20 +3Multi-day iron-air batteries reach commercialization
US-based startup Form Energy has secured $200 million Series D funding for the development of what is being called a breakthrough in energy storage.
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+10 +1Framework Laptop Teardown: 10/10, But is it Perfect?
The Framework laptop is more of a nudge-down than a teardown. What makes this laptop so repairable, and how does it compare to others? Let’s head inside.
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+22 +5iFixit Calls Framework’s New Laptop “Almost Perfect”
Since Framework designed its modular laptop to be repairable and upgradable, it (hopefully) comes as no surprise that, in iFixit’s recent teardown video, the laptop was awarded a perfect 10 out of 10 score. This makes it a solid choice for anyone wanting a laptop they can repair themselves.
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+26 +3Apple AirPod batteries are almost impossible to replace, showing the need for right-to-repair reform
The limited lifespan of Apple AirPods is exactly the kind problem that the "right-to-repair" movement wants to fix.
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+28 +2Apple Reportedly Aiming to Manufacture Apple Car Batteries in the United States
Apple aims to manufacture the batteries that will be used in its autonomous vehicle in the United States, rather than sourcing them from suppliers in other countries, according to a new report from DigiTimes.
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+13 +1iPhone 13 rumors: As Apple's fall event gets closer, the secrets keep spilling
By now we've seen a bunch of intriguing iPhone 13 leaks. Here's everything we've heard (so far) about Apple's next phone lineup.
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+18 +3Apple Silicon Chips: What to Expect This Fall
During WWDC 2020, Apple announced that they would be transitioning away from Intel and producing their own Apple Silicon chips for their Macs. The transition to all Mac computers running Apple Silicon chips would take two years.
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+13 +3Lawsuit claims iOS 14 battery drain bug is example of planned obsolescence
Apple has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that recent iOS software updates "damaged iPhones by dramatically lowing processing speeds and battery life." The lawsuit claims that a slew of users have been reporting problems with iOS 14.5, iOS 14.5.1, and iOS 14.6 related to performance throttling and battery drain.
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+13 +1Leaked video details every feature of Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds
Sony's forthcoming WF-1000XM4 earbuds have leaked again, this time courtesy of an official video that was briefly up on YouTube. Unfortunately for Sony, the clip is now on Reddit, where we found it thanks to an Engadget reader. Adding to yesterday's already comprehensive leak, the video provides some additional details on the earbuds.
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